Passengers' woes continue on second day of Mumbai mega block
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Passengers' woes continue on second day of Mumbai mega block

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Amid the 63-hour mega block on the Central Railway, the work is in progress for widening two platforms at Thane station and extending two at CSMT, but the restrictions hit services of local trains on the second day on Saturday, inconveniencing passengers. The mega block for the widening of platform numbers 5 and 6 at Thane station started from Thursday midnight, while a 36-hour block is operated for the works related to the extension of platform nos 10 and 11 at CSMT to accommodate 24-coach trains. “This block will be beneficial for long-distance travellers as we will be able to run trains with 24 coaches, which were previously limited to 18,” according to Swapnil Nila, CR’s chief public relations officer. As per Central Railway, 930 suburban locals and 86 long-distance trains will remain cancelled during the 63-hour mega block.

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Mumbai local train update: Technical snag disrupts services on Harbour line, passengers stranded
1 week, 6 days ago

Mumbai local train update: Technical snag disrupts services on Harbour line, passengers stranded

India TV News  

Local train services on the Harbour line were disrupted on Wednesday due to a technical snag between Panvel and Khandeswar stations in Navi Mumbai. Central Railway chief PRO Swapnil Nila said the disruption in services was caused by the problem in track circuits between Panvel and Khandeshwar stations in Navi Mumbai. Around 10 lakh commuters use the local train services …

Mumbai mega block from Nov 16: Local train services will be affected on these days, check timing
1 month, 1 week ago

Mumbai mega block from Nov 16: Local train services will be affected on these days, check timing

India TV News  

Mumbai mega block: Attention passengers. Mumbai local train services will be affected in this week as the Western Railway on Thursday announced a 12-hour mega black to carry out work on a bridge between Mumbai’s Jogeshwari and Goregaon stations on November 16 and 17. Mumbai mega block: Check timing Due to the Mumbai mega block, which will be effective from …

Badlapur protests: 42 suburban trains cancelled, 24 long-distance trains diverted
4 months ago

Badlapur protests: 42 suburban trains cancelled, 24 long-distance trains diverted

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Train services on the Badlapur - Karjat/Khopoli section were non-operational for more than eight hours on Tuesday after hundreds of people blocked the railway tracks protesting against the alleged sexual assault on two four-year-old girls at a Badlapur school. In India on 20 2024 -- The rail-roko took shape after the crowd protesting outside the school spilt onto the …

Mumbai's local train service on main line hit after glitch in signalling system
6 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai's local train service on main line hit after glitch in signalling system

India TV News  

Mumbai: Mumbai's lifeline -- its local train service -- was impacted after a glitch in the signalling system near Vikhroli station on the Main line of the Mumbai suburban network this morning. "Due to some technical faults at UP through line near Vikhroli station local trains are held up hence some locals are running behind schedule time," Rajneesh Goyal, divisional …

Delays continue on Central Railway locals three days after mega block
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delays continue on Central Railway locals three days after mega block

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: It has been three days since Central Railway carried out a 63-hour mega block for work at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Thane, but commuters continue to face disruptions in the suburban railway network. Mumbai, India – June 03, 2024: Commuter crowds at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus due to Mumbai local train services were delayed on the …

Day 2 of mega block: Platform extension work begins at CSMT
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Day 2 of mega block: Platform extension work begins at CSMT

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: On day two of the mega block, the Central Railway, starting at 12.30 am on Friday, undertook the non-interlocking work for the extension of platforms 10 and 11 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus as part of remodelling the station. Labourers work for the extension of platforms 10 and 11 to accommodate 24-coach trains, at CSMT, during the 36-hour …

Mumbai local train services to be affected by Central Railway’s 63-hour mega block from May 31
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai local train services to be affected by Central Railway’s 63-hour mega block from May 31

The Hindu  

Starting Thursday midnight, Central Railway will have a 63-hour mega block for platform extension works in Mumbai at Thane and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Except for Churchgate-Dahanu link, services on the other lines will be impacted, said Central Railway divisional manager Rajneesh Goyal. Platform number 5 and 6 will be widened at Thane starting Thursday midnight, requiring a 63-hour mega …

Central Railway's 63-hour long Thane-Mumbai 'mega block' to affect Mumbai local train services. Check details
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Railway's 63-hour long Thane-Mumbai 'mega block' to affect Mumbai local train services. Check details

India TV News  

The Central Railway has announced a 63-hour "mega block" starting from midnight on May 30, aimed at platform extension works on the Mumbai network. The primary focus of the mega block is the platform extension and widening works at two key stations: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai and Thane station. "A 63-hour mega block for the widening of …

Mumbai: Airport Temporarily Halts Flights, Metro Services Disrupted Due To Heavy Rain
7 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai: Airport Temporarily Halts Flights, Metro Services Disrupted Due To Heavy Rain

News 18  

Mumbai’s Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport faced a brief shutdown due to heavy rain and low visibility. According to PTI, operations later resumed at 5.03 pm, the airport operator said in the statement.”Due to the inclement weather and dust storms in the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport temporarily suspended flight operations for around 66 minutes due to low visibility …

36-hour rail block on June 1-2 to upgrade CSMT tracks, platforms, and yard
7 months, 2 weeks ago

36-hour rail block on June 1-2 to upgrade CSMT tracks, platforms, and yard

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Around 600 services on the Central and Harbour lines are expected to be cancelled during a proposed 36-hour railway block on the weekend of June 1-2 as part of upgradation work at the 137-year-old Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The decision to upgrade CSMT comes amid rising demand for trains in the peak summer season, when passengers travelling to various …

Commuters suffer as train services hit on Mumbai's Harbour line a day after derailment
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commuters suffer as train services hit on Mumbai's Harbour line a day after derailment

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, A day after an empty local train derailed near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus here, services on the Harbour line were badly affected during the morning peak hours on Thursday due to bunching of trains. The Central Railway said it happened due to the imposition of speed restriction at 10 kmph for local trains at the crossover point close …

Mumbai metro: MMRDA revises train timings on 2A and 7 route from today | Check Details
1 year, 1 month ago

Mumbai metro: MMRDA revises train timings on 2A and 7 route from today | Check Details

India TV News  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has revised the timings of last metro services on Lines 2A and 7. Demand to extend timings Extending the timings on Metro routes 2A and 7 in Mumbai is seen as a beneficial move for passengers, especially in response to the demand for extended timings on this route. The Mumbai Metro rail lines …

Mumbai ‘mega block’ to impact local train services in these lines: Check details
1 year, 11 months ago

Mumbai ‘mega block’ to impact local train services in these lines: Check details

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai suburban railway network is due to face certain disruptions along some routes on Sunday on account of maintenance work, the Central Railway, Mumbai Division said. “Central Railway, Mumbai Division will operate a mega block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on 25.12.2022,” an official notification read. “Dn slow services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj …

Trains affected by mega 27-hr block from Saturday night till early hours of Monday in Mumbai. Check full list
2 years, 1 month ago

Trains affected by mega 27-hr block from Saturday night till early hours of Monday in Mumbai. Check full list

Hindustan Times  

Several trains are set to be affected by the 27-hour mega block - from 11 pm on Saturday till 2 am on Monday - en route Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Masjid Bunder station in south Mumbai due to the dismantling of British-era Carnac Bridge. Eight Express trains cancelled on Saturday: 1) 12128 Pune-Mumbai Intercity Express 2) 17618 Nanded-Mumbai Tapovan …

Mumbai: Indian Railways Traffic to be Hit as 27-hour Mega Block Begins Today For Demolition of Carnac Bridge
2 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai: Indian Railways Traffic to be Hit as 27-hour Mega Block Begins Today For Demolition of Carnac Bridge

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: The Central Railway has announced a 27-hour special traffic and power blocks from November 19 night for demolition of the dilapidated British-era Carnac Bridge between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Masjid Bunder on its suburban line. CANCELLATION OF MAIL/EXPRESS TRAINS TRAIN CANCELLED ON NOVEMBER 19 12128 Pune-Mumbai Intercity Express 17618 Nanded-Mumbai Tapovan Express 12702 Hyderabad-Mumbai Hussain Sagar …

Mumbai Local Train Update: Central Railway and Western Railway Mega Blocks Today; Check Timings, Other Details
2 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai Local Train Update: Central Railway and Western Railway Mega Blocks Today; Check Timings, Other Details

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: Mumbaikar’s will face a difficult time today on Sunday, October 30 as Indian Railways’ Central Railway and Western Railway zone will operate mega block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance work. Central Railway will run special services on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kurla and Panvel-Vashi sections during the block period. According …

Mumbai local train update: Railways to operate ‘mega block’ today. Details here
2 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Railways to operate ‘mega block’ today. Details here

Live Mint  

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance work today. These are the areas where the Mumbai local traffic will be regulated Matunga-Thane Up and Down Slow lines from 11.05 am to 3.45 pm Down slow line services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.14 am to …

Mumbai: No Mega Block on Central Railway's Main, Harbour Line; 5-Hour Jumbo Block on Western Railway Suburban Section
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai: No Mega Block on Central Railway's Main, Harbour Line; 5-Hour Jumbo Block on Western Railway Suburban Section

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: In relief for the devotees who intend to go on pandal-hopping, Central Railway will not hold mega block on Sunday. “There will be No Mega Block on main line and harbour line suburban sections of Central Railway on 04.09.2022 in view of Ganpati festival,” CR said in a release. However, Western Railway will be operating a …

Indian Railways to Carry Out Jumbo, Mega Blocks in Mumbai on July 31: Check Local Train Routes, Timings
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Railways to Carry Out Jumbo, Mega Blocks in Mumbai on July 31: Check Local Train Routes, Timings

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: The Indian Railways has said it will carry out a jumbo and a mega block for maintenance work today on Sunday, July 31. NO MEGA BLOCK ON CSMT-KALYAN MAIN LINE Central Railway, Mumbai Division will operate Mega Block on its Transharbour and Harbour Line sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday. HARBOUR …

Indian Railways to Carry Out Jumbo, Mega Blocks in Mumbai on July 17
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian Railways to Carry Out Jumbo, Mega Blocks in Mumbai on July 17

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: Mumbaikar’s will face a difficult time on Sunday, July 17 as Indian Railways’ Central Railway and Western Railway zone will operate mega block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance work. CENTRAL RAILWAY: MEGA BLOCK Central Railway will operate Mega Block on its suburban section of Harbour Line for carrying out maintenance …

Indian Railways Announces Traffic Block on May 22, These Western Railway Services to be Affected on Sunday
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Railways Announces Traffic Block on May 22, These Western Railway Services to be Affected on Sunday

News 18  

Indian Railways’ western zone will operate a major traffic block between Vangaon and Dahanu Road stations on Sunday, May 22, for carrying out the work of permanent diversions on Bridge Nos. HERE’S A COMPLETE OF AFFECTED TRAINS: FOLLOWING TRAINS WILL REMAIN CANCELLED ON MAY 22 12921 Mumbai Central – Surat Express 12935 Bandra Terminus – Surat Express 12995 Bandra Terminus …

Mumbai local train: Passengers struggle as services delayed due to overhead wire breakdown | Video
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai local train: Passengers struggle as services delayed due to overhead wire breakdown | Video

India TV News  

Highlights Western Railway overhead wire snaps, train services delayed Thousands of commuters rushing to their work places were stuck A majority, including women were seen jumping down on the tracks Mumbai local train updates: Local train services of the Western Railway were delayed due to a technical snag during the Monday morning rush hour, affecting several commuters, mostly office-goers, many …

Mumbai derailment: Several trains cancelled, rescheduled; fast line traffic diverted
2 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai derailment: Several trains cancelled, rescheduled; fast line traffic diverted

Hindustan Times  

Fast line traffic will be diverted to the slow corridor between Byculla and Matunga while the railway carries out the restoration work of the three derailed coaches of the Dadar-Puducherry Chalukya Express, the Central Railway said. “During this period, fast line Traffic will be diverted on slow corridor b/w Byculla and Matunga stations.,” Central Railway tweeted. On Friday, the three …

Mega Block on Central Railway: Mumbai Local Train Services to be Hit on These Routes
2 years, 9 months ago

Mega Block on Central Railway: Mumbai Local Train Services to be Hit on These Routes

News 18  

MUMBAI MEGA BLOCK: Central Railway, Mumbai Division will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday, March 13. However for the coinvenience of the passengers, CR will run special services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Kurla and Panvel and Vashi during the block period. HERE’S DETAILS OF MEGA BLOCK BY …

Indian Railways Update: Western Railway to Operate 5-hour Jumbo Block in Mumbai on Sunday
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Railways Update: Western Railway to Operate 5-hour Jumbo Block in Mumbai on Sunday

News 18  

MUMBAI JUMBO BLOCK: To carry out maintenance work of tracks, signaling and overhead equipment, a Jumbo Block of five hours will be taken on UP and DOWN Slow lines between Santacruz and Goregaon stations from 10.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs on Sunday, March 13. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, …

Indian Railways to Carry Out Mega Block in Mumbai on These Routes Today; Check Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Railways to Carry Out Mega Block in Mumbai on These Routes Today; Check Details

News 18  

Mumbai Mega Block on January 23: The Central Railway will operate a mega block on its suburban sections of Harbour Line for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday, January 23. During the period, all Down Harbour line services to Vashi /Belapur/Panvel leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus / Wadala Road from 11.16 am to 4.47 pm and Down …

36 Hours Mega Block in Mumbai: Indian Railways Continues Infrastructure Work; Check Photos, Other Details
2 years, 11 months ago

36 Hours Mega Block in Mumbai: Indian Railways Continues Infrastructure Work; Check Photos, Other Details

News 18  

At least 390 suburban train services and 18 Mail Express trains will remain cancelled following 36 hours infrastructure block on Up and Down slow lines between Thane and Kalwa stations, by the Indian Railways’ central zone, that started on January 8. CHANGES IN LOCAL TRAIN RUNNING PATTERN: Up slow/semi fast services leaving Kalyan from 1.00 pm on January 8 will …

Indian Railways Announces Mega Block in Mumbai; Services of These Trains Will be Affected Today
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Railways Announces Mega Block in Mumbai; Services of These Trains Will be Affected Today

News 18  

Mumbai Mega Block Today on January 9: The Central Railway will operate a mega block on its suburban sections of Harbour Line for carrying out maintenance work today on Sunday, January 9. Harbour line passengers will also be permitted to travel via Main Line and Western Railway from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm during block period. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED …

14 Outstation Trains Cancelled as Indian Railways to Hold 24 Hours Mega Block Today; Check Mumbai Local Train Details
2 years, 11 months ago

14 Outstation Trains Cancelled as Indian Railways to Hold 24 Hours Mega Block Today; Check Mumbai Local Train Details

News 18  

MEGA BLOCK ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 2: The Mumbai suburban section of the Central Railway will carry out a special infrastructure block on Up and Down slow lines between Kalwa and Diva for cut and connection of newly laid slow line with existing slow lines, for diversion in connection with Thane – Diva 5th and 6th lines. HERE’S THE DETAILS OF …

Indian Railways Announces Mega Block in Mumbai on Sunday; Services of These Trains Will be Affected on December 26
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Railways Announces Mega Block in Mumbai on Sunday; Services of These Trains Will be Affected on December 26

News 18  

Mumbai Mega Block Today on December 26: The Central Railway will operate a mega block on its suburban sections of Main Line and Harbour Line for carrying out maintenance work today on Sunday, December 26. During the period, all Down slow services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 10.48 am to 3.36 pm will be diverted on Down fast line …

Why Mumbai’s mojo lies beyond its locals
3 years, 10 months ago

Why Mumbai’s mojo lies beyond its locals

Live Mint  

MUMBAI : The excitement was palpable—at multiple entrances to Andheri rail station, at ticket counters with long queues, on platforms with careful crowds, in train compartments with fist bumps, elbow shakes and smiles behind colourful masks. In another crowded compartment of a train headed to Churchgate in south Mumbai, servicing the city’s old business districts, was media instructor Nilesh C. …

Mumbai local trains: Railways to add 204 more local trains on suburban network from Friday
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai local trains: Railways to add 204 more local trains on suburban network from Friday

India TV News  

An additional 204 special local train services will be run on the Mumbai suburban network from Friday. The addition of 204 suburban services will lead to resumption of about 95 per cent of the total 3,141 local train services, which were being operated collectively by the CR and WR before the COVID-19 outbreak, railway officials said. The decision to increase …

Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani special trains travel time reduced: New timings, halts in 5 points
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani special trains travel time reduced: New timings, halts in 5 points

Live Mint  

The Central Railway announced that the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus -Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani superfast special train will speed up and have an additional halt at Gwalior from January 9 onwards. "From January 9, passengers travelling by Rajdhani Superfast special between Mumbai and Delhi will reach their destination faster than before, with revised timings and an additional halt at Gwalior in …

Lift Travel Restrictions in Mumbai Local Trains in Non-peak Hours: Maharashtra Govt to Railways
4 years, 1 month ago

Lift Travel Restrictions in Mumbai Local Trains in Non-peak Hours: Maharashtra Govt to Railways

News 18  

The Maharashtra government has proposed to the railway authorities that general public be allowed to travel by Mumbai local trains during non-peak hours, an official said on Wednesday. At present only certain categories of persons including essential services staff can travel by local trains, Mumbai's lifeline, due to the coronavirus threat. In a letter to the Railways, the state government …

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding

India TV News  

The Western Railway has decided to run additional 194 special services, including 10 AC trains, from October 15 to reduce overcrowding on local trains in Mumbai. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, out of the increased 194 services, 49 services during morning peak hours and 49 services during evening peak …

Mumbai local train update: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details

Live Mint  

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone which operates local train services in Mumbai has increased the number of special services in the city. Central Railway currently operates 431 special suburban services for staff as notified by Government of Maharashtra. In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, Central Railway has decided to increase the number of daily special suburban services …

Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai
4 years, 2 months ago

Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai

India TV News  

In a bid to reduce overcrowding in locals trains amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Railway has introduced 68 additional special suburban services in Mumbai from Thursday. "In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, the Central Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 355 to 423 from September 24," CR's …

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